2024-01-23 01:20:22
A large part of the Saudi fans present at the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh, where the final of the Italian Super Cup between Inter and Napoli was played, whistled during the minute of silence. in memory of Luigi RivaItalian legend who died this Monday at the age of 79.
Riva, the all-time top scorer of the Italian national team with 35 goals in 42 games, champion of the Euro Cup in 1968, runner-up in the World Cup in Mexico 70 and leader of the Cagliari that lifted the ‘scudetto’ in 1970, He died shortly before the start of the matchso there was no time to organize the minute of silence before kickoff.
The minute of silence, after the break
It took place just before the start of the second half and while both teams were completely silent on the field, the Saudi fans began to whistle, interrupting the emotional moment.
The players and few Italian fans responded with applause and chants in favor of the legendary Luigi Riva.
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